10.01.2023

Practice Areas: Concorrência, Regulação e União Europeia

Type: Abreu News

Abreu Advogados hosts debate on the new commercial flow generated by CETA

Abreu Advogados will host a debate on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada on January 24th and 26th, in Lisbon and Porto, respectively.

The event is organized in partnership with the Embassy of Canada in Portugal, the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency (AICEP), and the Portuguese Business Association (AEP).

This debate aims to explore the trends and expectations arising from one of the most impactful trade agreements in the European Union’s commercial policy.

 

Program – January 24th:

Welcome: Abreu Advogados

Opening:

Élise Racicot, Canadian Ambassador to Portugal

Rita Araújo, Administrator of AICEP

 

Presentations:

“The impact of CETA on bilateral trade and investment” – Julia Sekkel, Investment Strategy and Analysis, Office of the Chief Economist, Global Affairs Canada

“Opportunities in the Canadian market” – Luís Sequeira, AICEP Delegate in Canada (virtual)

Panel:

Moderator: João Vacas, consultant at Abreu Advogados

Luís Sequeira, AICEP Delegate in Canada (virtual)

Djordje Vidovic, Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Canada in Portugal

Luís Bairrão, CEO, STECONFER

Manuel Durães Rocha, partner at Abreu Advogados

Closing: Élise Racicot, Canadian Ambassador to Portugal

 

Program – January 26th:

Welcome: Paulo Vaz, Administrator of AEP

Opening:

António Leão Rocha, Portuguese Ambassador to Canada (virtual)

Élise Racicot, Canadian Ambassador to Portugal

Presentations:

“The impact of CETA on bilateral trade and investment” – Julia Sekkel, Investment Strategy and Analysis, Office of the Chief Economist, Global Affairs Canada

“Opportunities in the Canadian market” – Luís Sequeira, AICEP Delegate in Canada (virtual)

 

Panel:

Moderator: Djordje Vidovic, Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Canada in Portugal

Luís Sequeira, AICEP Delegate in Canada (virtual)

João Almeida, CEO, Têxteis J.F. ALMEIDA, SA

Rui Peixoto Duarte, partner at Abreu Advogados

Closing: Rui Peixoto Duarte, partner at Abreu Advogados

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